Lappin Foundation

PJ Library and Temple Sinai enjoyed a rainy “Pizza in the Hut” to welcome the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot. Dancing, arts and crafts, ritual, dinner, and candy Sukkot were enjoyed by all (kids and adults alike)!

A little look at our “Wonder Walk” with Pj Library of the Greater Merrimack Valley PJ Library - Lappin Foundation as part of their Joyful Judaism series, in partnership with Congregation Shalom!

We spent the day at Great Brook Farm exploring different ways to celebrate Shabbat in nature. The kids made fairy houses, enjoyed ice cream, and took a nature walk around the preserve.

A fun day of nature, creativity, and Shabbat joy!

Bake It Forward, in partnership with the Shir Hadash Young Adult Group at Congregation Shirat Hayam, brought young professionals together to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with honey cake baking and a little giving back.

The honey cakes were delivered to residents at the Brudnick Center, along with Rosh Hashanah cards decorated by our bakers to add a personal touch.

A meaningful evening of connecting with community, celebrating the new year, and spreading some sweetness along the way.

Shanah Tovah! 🍎🍯

Part of the JCCNS Community Conversation Series, this timely conversation with Dr. Rachel Fish will explore how antisemitism shows up today and how we can navigate difficult conversations with greater clarity.

RSVP at JCCNS.org.

We wrapped up Shalom, New York City with a visit to the Tenement Museum, learning about the immigrant stories that helped shape New York City.

Two days, so many places, stories, and memories. Thank you to our incredible teens for making this trip so special.

Day 2 of Shalom, New York City included a visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, exploring two iconic parts of New York City and the history of the people and communities that shaped it.

We wrapped up Day 1 with a trip to the top of the Empire State Building and some pretty incredible views of New York City!

World Trade Center!

Our group visited the 9/11 Memorial, taking time to reflect and learn about the events and the lives impacted by September 11.

Shalom, New York City! Day 1 started with lox and bagels before heading to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, where our teens spent time learning about the Holocaust and the experiences of those who lived through it, while reflecting on the resilience of the Jewish people.